I hve Nissan Kicks for a while, and it’s one of the most underrated crossovers here. It looks compact from the outside but inside, the space surprised me. Rear legroom is very good, and boot space easily takes weekly groceries or small luggage. The ride quality is smooth, and the suspension handles speed bumps nicely. The 1.6L engine is simple but reliable, and fuel efficiency is a strong point, I barely feel it in my fuel budget. Tech like Apple CarPlay works well, and the 360-degree camera makes parking stress-free. It’s not flashy like bigger SUVs, but it gives confidence and comfort for daily UAE traffic. For those who want something light, simple and affordable, it’s perfect.

I chose the Nissan Kicks because it is a nice-looking car and comfortable to drive in the city. The interior is cozy and quiet, and the seats are comfortable for long road trips. The infotainment system is simple to use, and features such as parking sensors are very useful. The car is simple to drive in city traffic, and the light steering makes it a cinch to park. It's not a very powerful SUV but is perfect for daily driving and weekend trips. The Kicks overall is a fine combination of style and functionality for urban living.

The 2025 Nissan Kicks has gotten better than its previous avatar and now appeals to a lot of customers in the UAE. The interior is improved with features like the Zero Gravity seats, dual 12.3-inch digital displays, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for great connectivity. Also, the performance is something far more relevant with the 2.0-liter engine delivering 142 HP of and peppy 190 Nm of torque, with that smooth CVT. The kick provides enhanced performance through Eco, Normal, and Sport drive modes, most convenient for the city. With good mileage, it is good for daily driving.

I have recently purchased the Kick in Sharjah for family use, and mostly for my father who has been retired for a few years. As he was looking for an upgrade to his 10 years old sedan but wasn’t convinced to spend too much money. However, this time around he wanted an SUV, since he used one for some time and then started to like the higher ground clearance. So, after a lot of research, we decided to go for the Kicks which is affordable, with good features and also a large SUV.

In the compact SUV space right now in the market, I would rate the Kicks as the most modest price options. This wasn’t part of my original list of shortlisted SUVs, but after test driving all of the brands, I sort of liked the Kicks. It is nice to drive, handles well, the engine actually is far more responsive than what I originally thought of it. The cabin looks quite big inside, the comfort is not that bad either, in fact a lot of space means passengers at both rows can be at ease for a long drive.